The Arctic Sovereignty and Security Summit, held June 25 & 26, 2025 was co-hosted by the Government of Nunavut (GN) and Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. (NTI).

This historic event brought together leaders, experts, community members, and youth to explore and define a unified vision for Nunavut’s Arctic sovereignty rooted in the values, priorities, and lived realities of Nunavummiut.

This was more than a policy forum. It was a call to action that guided the development of a Nunavut-specific strategy on Arctic sovereignty and security. The strategy sends a clear message to the federal and international governments, reflecting Nunavummiut perspectives, aspirations, and rights in decisions that affect the Arctic region.

As geopolitical interest in the North intensifies and the effects of climate change continue to reshape the region, Nunavut is positioned to stand at the forefront of Canada’s sovereignty dialogue. The summit and resulting strategy reinforced that Nunavummiut are the lead when defining Canada’s northern identity and presence.